While most fabrics protect you from the sun’s harmful UV rays, not all are created equal. According to researchers at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics there are three key differences that make some clothes better than others for preventing skin damage. These include…

1. Tighter weave or knit protects better.
2. Darker colors protect better.
3. Clothes labeled with an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF)

Of course, clothes that cover more of your body are better too. For more on sun protecting clothes see what the Skin Cancer Foundation has to say. And for the parts that aren’t covered by clothes, be sure to use a SPF year round.

-Mid Brain

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